Multimedia Data Delivery Characteristics Signaling for QoS Management

The patent segments the QoS parameter representation into multiple standardized components (traffic rate, buffer size, latency, jitter, packet loss) that can be independently managed and combined. This segmentation allows the system to use simpler individual parameter measurements while achieving comprehensive QoS guarantees through their integration, reducing overall protocol complexity.

The patent creates a universal QoS parameter set that can be applied across multiple communication standards (IEEE 802.16, 3GPP LTE/UMTS, IETF RSVP). By defining a common parameter framework that works across different protocols and networks, the system achieves QoS guarantees without requiring protocol-specific complex implementations, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining reliability.

The patent extracts the essential QoS characteristics from complex traffic patterns and represents them using a standardized set of key parameters. By identifying and measuring only the critical parameters (traffic rate, buffer size, latency, jitter, packet loss) that define QoS requirements, the system achieves effective QoS management capability while minimizing signaling overhead by excluding redundant information.

The patent transforms variable bit rate traffic characteristics into a standardized parameter format that can be efficiently signaled and processed. By changing the representation from raw traffic variations to normalized QoS parameters with defined ranges and units, the system achieves versatile QoS management while reducing information overhead through compact parameter encoding and standardized measurement units.

The patent implements dynamic QoS parameter measurement and reporting that adapts to changing network conditions. Instead of static pre-reserved resources, the system continuously monitors actual traffic characteristics and network performance, adjusting QoS parameters in real-time. This dynamic approach maintains QoS reliability by responding to actual conditions while improving resource allocation efficiency by releasing or reallocating resources when they are no longer needed.

The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where QoS parameters are measured, reported, and used to adjust resource allocation decisions. The system receives feedback about actual traffic patterns and network performance, then uses this information to optimize resource reservation and allocation. This feedback loop ensures QoS reliability is maintained through continuous monitoring while improving productivity by allocating resources based on actual demand rather than static predictions.